August 2 - In his prayer intention for the month of August 2018, Pope Francis says: "Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.Read more

July 31 - A festive Mass was concelebrated at Santa Clara Mission Church on July 31 with President Mike Engh, SJ, as main celebrant and homilist. The Santa Clara Jesuit Community concelebrated the liturgy with members and friends of the Santa Clara University Community in attendance. Read more

July 30, 2018 - Fr. Provincial Scott Santarosa, SJ, initiates a year of prayer and discernment for Jesuits West Province. To assist in this process, each month a new prayer will be provided for Jesuits and friends to pray for the ministries of Jesuits West. To read Fr. Scott’s letter and the accompanying Fr. Pedro Arrupe prayer, click HERE.Read more

May 13-23, 2020Portraying the last week of the life of Christ, the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany occurs only every 10 years. Please join us on this breathtaking pilgrimage, as we include visits to Salzburg, Munich and more.

January 2-9, 2019, St. Clare’s Retreat Center, Soquel, CAJoin us for an introduction to the contemplative way of life and to the Jesus Prayer. This retreat, led by Fr. Anton Altonder, SJ, of Germany, is open to all.

Brother Richard J. Devine, SJ, longtime missionary to Japan, entered into God’s peace in Tokyo April 10. He was 83. Originally a member of the California Province, he transferred to the Province of Japan.

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Jesuit Parishes and Retreat Centers

There are 66 Jesuit parishes and 22 retreat centers in the United States. Jesuit parishes are situated in inner cities, suburbs, rural outposts and on college campuses and Native American reservations. Jesuit retreat centers can be found in places ranging from New England's rocky coast to the foothills of the Rockies and the rustic trails of Santa Clara Valley. They are part of urban landscapes, too.

Blessed Sacrament Parish

Founded in 1904, Blessed Sacrament Parish is a wonderfully diverse community located in the middle of historic Hollywood, Calif.

Loyola Institute for Spirituality (LIS), founded in 1997, is located in Orange, CA. LIS provides many programs and services for individuals, parishes, and dioceses throughout Southern California and beyond.